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6 Catholics held for 48 hours after protesting use of Paris church for contemporary art festival
Posted on 06/10/2026 15:03 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The protest and subsequent detainments were reportedly more broadly centered on the Nuit Blanche’s artistic director who became a polarizing figure after a performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops
Posted on 06/10/2026 14:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.
New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life
Posted on 06/10/2026 13:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.
Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off
Posted on 06/10/2026 12:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.
13,000 gather at Knock in Ireland for largest Catholic rally since papal visit
Posted on 06/10/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Busloads of people from across Ireland converged on Knock on Saturday for the 41st All Ireland Rosary, with crowds exceeding last year’s attendance.
Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth
Posted on 06/9/2026 16:46 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference was held June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary drawing over 130 scientists to discuss issues of faith and science.
Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France: Paris, Lourdes, and Metz
Posted on 06/9/2026 15:55 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
“We are able to publicly confirm that Paris will welcome the Holy Father on Sept. 25 and 26 as part of his apostolic journey to France!” Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich announced.
Vice President Vance says ‘soul-searching’ brought him to Catholic Church: ‘I felt at home’
Posted on 06/9/2026 15:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Catholic vice president said becoming a father led him to question his life’s direction and ultimately come into the faith.
Federal court in New Mexico lets Nigerian priest remain in U.S. during visa case
Posted on 06/9/2026 14:55 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The outcome of the newly-ordained Father Martin Umeatuegbu’s case could set a precedent for other foreign-born priests from countries designated by the U.S. as “high risk.”
Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 slaying of priest, parish worker
Posted on 06/9/2026 11:19 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Antonio Tyson was convicted of killing Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats in a double homicide in Covington, Louisiana.